University of Delaware AI Policy for College Applications

General Policy:L0No explicit policyD0No disclosure requiredE0No enforcement stated
Permission
L0
Disclosure
D0
Enforcement
E0

Policy Changed Since September 2025

Permission: L0 (unchanged)

Disclosure: D2D0 (Unknown policy)

Enforcement: E1E0 (Unknown policy)

This school updated their AI admissions policy between our September 2025 and February 2026 reviews.

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at University of Delaware?

University of Delaware has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.

Disclosure: University of Delaware does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.

Enforcement: University of Delaware has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

Last verified: 2026-02-17 • Confidence: High

What This Means For Your Application

Generally Safe

  • Grammar and spell-checking tools
  • Getting human feedback on drafts

Avoid

  • Submitting AI-generated paragraphs as your own

💡No explicit policy doesn't mean AI is allowed — err on the side of caution

Policy Evidence

University General Policy

No AI-specific admissions essay policy found on admissions website or application pages

Undergraduate Admissions | University of Delaware(Verified: Feb 2026)

Sources Verified

All sources checked (13)
Confidence: HighLast verified: 2026-02-17

Policy History

DatePermissionDisclosureEnforcementConfidence
2026-02-17 (current)L0D0E0High
2025-09-19L0D2E1High

Additional Context

University of Delaware has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. UD has extensive AI guidelines for enrolled students and academic coursework (IT guidelines, Writing Center AI policy, AI for Teaching and Learning Working Group), but none reference admissions applicants or application materials. The 'Preparing to Apply' page offers essay tips ('We want to hear from you') without mentioning AI. Academic integrity policies reference generative AI as a violation criterion for enrolled students only. The Lerner College notes that graduate program essays are 'reviewed for originality' but does not mention AI. Previous D2/E1 ratings were based on academic work policies for enrolled students, not admissions-specific guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Delaware allow ChatGPT for essays?
University of Delaware has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.
Do I need to disclose AI use to University of Delaware?
University of Delaware does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.
How does University of Delaware check for AI?
University of Delaware has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

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